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THE KEW GUILD

Registered charity 1174033 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Kew Guild has three objectives, the advancement of horticultural, mycological and botanical knowledge; the encouragement and advancement of horticultural and botanical education including the provision of awards, prizes and grants to schools and students; to promote the improvement, preservation and sound management of places of natural beauty, gardens and lands of horticultural interest

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Latest income
£41k
Latest spending
£39k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total funds increased to £854,742, with unrestricted reserves at £684,122, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of covering two years of running costs. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £12,519, driven by investment gains, and holds no material uncertainties regarding its financial position.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Investment income (59% of income)
“Income totalled £48,622. This included £7,191 from subscriptions, £ 28,748 from the Guild's investments, donations of £6,229.” — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: two years of running costs (held: £684k)
“Reserves to be maintained at a level which ensures that The Kew Guild's core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty. This level should cover two years of running costs of the organisation.” — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The unincorporated Kew Guild charity (306064) made a donation to the Kew Guild charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) of £1,465 (2023: £4,973). This amount was in respect of the investment income generated by the four permanent endowment funds that are currently held by the unincorporated charity and were received by them during the year ended 31 December 2024 (for 2023: in respect of the period 1st January to 31 December 2023). This is shown in the statement of financial activities as restricted donation income for awards and prizes and will be used by the CIO in alignment with the original endowments.
“The unincorporated Kew Guild charity (306064) made a donation to the Kew Guild charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) of £1,465 (2023: £4,973). This amount was in respect of the investment income generated by the four permanent endowment funds that are currently held by the unincorporated charity and were received by them during the year ended 31 December 2024 (for 2023: in respect of the period 1st January to 31 December 2023). This is shown in the statement of financial activities as restricted donation income for awards and prizes and will be used by the CIO in alignment with the original endowments.” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£41k£39k
31/12/2024£49k£51k
31/12/2023£76k£31k
31/12/2022£65k£110k
31/12/2021£35k£54k

Common questions

Is THE KEW GUILD financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £854,742, with unrestricted reserves at £684,122, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of covering two years of running costs. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £12,519, driven by investment gains, and holds no material uncertainties regarding its financial position. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.